Highlights: What is Green Ammonia? Green ammonia reactor development is the process of creating reactors that produce ammonia using renewable energy sources and carbon-free hydrogen and nitrogen.
H5N1
Context: H5N1 Cases in U.S. Rises Key Highlights: Avian influenza A(H5N1), also known as bird flu, is a highly infectious respiratory disease that can affect birds, mammals, and humans as well.
Moon was Formed 4.51 billion Years Ago: Study
Context: New analyses indicate a ‘remelting’ surface of the Moon around 4.35 billion years ago, hiding a very older history. Key Highlights:
Quantum Satellite
4. National Quantum Mission (NQM)
Context: India to Launch Quantum Satellite for Quantum Communications: NQM is a Department of Science & Technology program aimed at accelerating the use of quantum physics for advanced communications and sensing systems. Highlights: Quantum Satellite Security of Messages
Pashminas
Context: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his government would ensure that famed Pashmina shawls were not considered in the higher slabs of Goods and Services Tax (GST) . Pashmina
Pashmina
Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
Context: Recently, the Government of India had amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which denied access to public some electronic records of elections, like footage of CCTV cameras and recordings of webcasting. Key Highlights: About Conduct of Election Rules, 1961: Important characteristics of the rules: Recent amendments: Reason for Amendment:
About Conduct of Election Rules, 1961:
Important characteristics of the rules: Recent amendments: Reason for Amendment:
1. GST Review on Life, Health Insurance
Context: The GST Council defered reviewing life and health insurance premium in view of a Group of Ministers discussion on it. Key Highlights: Gene Therapy Gene therapy is a medical technique that treats or prevents disease by altering a person’s genes. It is an alternative to drugs or surgery. It’s often used to treat rare genetic diseases, but is also being studied for common diseases like cancer and degenerative diseases. Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (LRSAMs) Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (LRSAMs) are advanced missiles that are launched from the ground in order to destroy enemy aircraft and missiles at long distances. They are basically used to protect important targets like cities, military bases, and naval vessels. Also Read: Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Council Formation
